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Confessions of a “Antiques” Blogger 1864 Civil War Soldier’s Letter written on an Illustrated Broadside Song Sheet I have been working with the Walnutts team now for… Well lets face it, my whole life. As the daughter of the Walnutts Antiques founders, I … Continue reading →

Q. I was looking through your auction items and found one that really interested me! However, it was way out of my price range/already sold by the time I was ready to bid. Now that the auction is over, I … Continue reading →

Q. What do you mean by “rare,” exactly? I notice several of your items are marked as “rare.” A. First of all, please do remember that the term “rare” is a statement of someone’s opinion. So, with that in … Continue reading →

Walnutts FAQ’s is a series of common questions… and their answers. Q. Fairly frequently, I see you post about “laid” paper. What is that? A. All paper made before about 1800 was “laid paper.” The name comes from a ribbed texture imparted … Continue reading →

Walnutts FAQ’s is a series of common questions… and their answers. Q. I notice you frequently sell or post about “CDVs” on your auction page and website. What is a CDV, exactly? A. A CDV (or more precisely a “carte-de-visite”) is small albumen print … Continue reading →

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